This is a Pemanent Full Time
appointment at 76 hours per fortnight.
WA Health embraces diversity and is
committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the
provision of our service.
WA Health supports flexible working
practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health
is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings,
grounds and vehicles.
Eligibility to
Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must
have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an
Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and
work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act
1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal
descent.
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in
positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask
referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
Please note this recruitment
process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health
Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country
Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to
ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the
position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of
employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS
PEHA Policy for further information
Whilst this selection process will
initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to
fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In
addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate
the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may
also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain
valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised
delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Position Profile: The Senior Aboriginal Workforce
Consultant :
- Provides leadership
and supports to the development, implementation and evaluation
of WACHS-wide Aboriginal workforce initiatives that demonstrate
and support the organisation’s commitment to attract, recruit,
grow, develop and retain our Aboriginal workforce in order to
improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal people.
- Works with the regions, the Country Health
Aboriginal Workforce Committee (CHAWC) and
otherstakeholders
across WACHS and externally to ensure that the organisation’s
various workforce commitments related to Aboriginal Workforce
matters are successfully implemented.
- Ensures that WACHS strategy, direction,
policies and programs are designed and implemented
with attraction,
engagement, development and retention of our Aboriginal
workforce in mind.
Area
Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the
largest country health system in Australia and one of
the biggest in the world, providing health services to
approximately half a million people, including
45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million
square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven
regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services
and health centres located across rural and remote Western
Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality,
accessible health services to country WA residents and
visitors.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great
salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may
include (in line with operational requirements):
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice. For further information on superannuation
click here
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study
Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact
Colette Young on 0457 384 100.
If you experience difficulties
while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77
for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or
manager.
Applicants are advised to
write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than
2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises
your experience and how you are able to meet the position
requirements. These documents should be complete and ready
to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow
sufficient time to complete the online application process as you
will be required to answer various questions and attach your
documentation.
Applicants are advised to
write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this
position, and attach their current resume or curriculum
vitae. These documents should be complete and ready
to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow
sufficient time to complete the online application process as you
will be required to answer various questions and attach your
documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
